Dialysis ESRD Care Coordinator

Job Location
US-NY-Yorktown Heights

Posted Date
2 months ago(11/9/2018 3:19 PM)

ID

2018-8587

# of Openings

1

Address

2649 Strang Blvd. #100

Category

Healthcare

Overview

Did you know that some of the industry’s most talented and caring registered nurses are at DCI? Our nursing staff has helped DCI achieve the lowest mortality and hospitalization rates among large dialysis providers for the past 13 years in a row. We think our Nurses are pretty awesome; they make a difference in our patients' lives by helping them live longer and achieve a better quality of life.

Our mission is “the care of the patient is our reason for existence.” What’s yours?

For DCI ESRD patients, the Care Coordinator (RN) provides in-hospital, in-center and/or home coordination of care for the chronically ill, high-risk older adults hospitalized for common medical and surgical conditions. In addition, the CC focuses on helping the patient and family caregivers develop the knowledge, skills and resources essential to prevent future decline and re-hospitalization. This CC will pay special attention to the patients desiring transplant, and help to coordinate the system through education, transplant referrals, coordinating appointments and following up with the patient and the family as needed.

Responsibilities

As the primary coordinator of care, theESCOCare Coordinator will assist with continuity throughout the entire episode of care

Proficient in a windows environment, which will include Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.